Festivity held at Beijing Ancient Observatory to mark Beginning of Spring
Updated: February 4, 2025 09:05Xinhua
A Chinese calligraphy enthusiast writes blessing words for visitors during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. Featuring folk performances and the display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. [Photo/Xinhua]
Visitors pose for photos during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Visitors have fun at a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
A spring-greeting ritual is held during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Children distribute lucky bags during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
A lion dance is staged during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Performers dance during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Visitors have fun at a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
